Based on the current trends, contraceptive prevalence rates will reach 65% by 2015 by reaching an additional 6.2 million women and adolescent girls. [95][96][69][97][98][99] According to the BBC, "while Dr Tedros may be political, a lot of that political effort seems to be spent reassuring authoritarian, opaque governments, in a bid to get them to work with the WHO to tackle diseases which threaten global health. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (amharisch ቴዎድሮስ አድሓኖም ገብረኢየሱስ; * 3. [8][9] He held this position from November 2012 until 2016, as part of Hailemariam Desalegn's cabinet reshuffle after he was approved by the EPRDF as party leader (and thus Prime Minister). Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus machte an der Universität Asmara 1986 seinen Bachelor of Science (BSc) im Fach Biologie. The outcome document, called the Addis Ababa Action Agenda (AAAA), set policy actions by Member States, which draw upon all sources of finance, technology, innovation, trade, and data to support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. We must step up security in DRC", "Opinion: All nations should have universal health care", "Curriculum Vitae: Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus", "Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus elected new head of WHO", "Dr Tedros takes office as WHO Director-General", "World Health Organization Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Never Stops Worrying", "Curriculum Vitae: Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The document further reveals that "Ethiopia is one of the most malaria-prone countries in Africa, with rates of morbidity and mortality increasing dramatically (i.e. — Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) November 19, 2020. [19], The decline in the infection rate has been attributed to the concerted effort of the Ministry of Health in providing medicines and organizing various awareness-raising programs. [22][7][19], As Minister of Health, Tedros was able to form a close relationship with prominent figures including former American president Bill Clinton and the Clinton Foundation and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. [73][74] While Tedros received praise for his commitment to gender equality, he also received criticism for a lack of transparency. Doch heute steht er für seinen chinafreundlichen Kurs in der Kritik. "[69] African leaders expressed support for Tedros' handling of the COVID-19 crisis, with South African President and Chair of the African Union Cyril Ramaphosa stating that he showed "exceptional leadership. [10], Tedros was born in Asmara, which at that time was in Ethiopia—but is now the capital of Eritrea[11]—to Adhanom Gebreyesus and Melashu Weldegabir. "[81] After a widespread condemnation, on 22 October 2017 Tedros rescinded Mugabe's goodwill ambassador role. Eigentlich wollte der Äthiopier die Organisation reformieren und armen Menschen den Zugang zu medizinischer Versorgung erleichtern. [26] According to the HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Office (HAPCO) said the rate of HIV infection in Ethiopia has declined by 90% between 2002 and 2012, while the rate AIDS-related death has dropped by 53%. "[90] In the first week of February 2020, Tedros reiterated per WHO and international guidelines that governments adopt policies to stop the spread of the disease that were "evidence-based and consistent," and not to "unnecessarily interfere with international travel and trade. From 2008 until 2009, he was a member of the High Level Taskforce on Innovative International Financing for Health Systems, co-chaired by Gordon Brown and Robert Zoellick. [4], In May 2017, just prior to the WHO election, stories surfaced about an alleged cover-up of three possible cholera epidemics in Ethiopia in 2006, 2009 and 2011. "[63], Tedros's candidacy for WHO director general was opposed vigorously by several Ethiopian parties, due to his career in the Tigray People's Liberation Front. An American economist nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, David Steinman, accused WHO chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of being one of three officials in control of the Ethiopian security services from 2013 to 2015 according to a report by The Times. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus ist 1965 in Asmara geboren, das damals von Äthiopien besetzt war und heute die Hauptstadt Eritreas ist, eines der ärmsten Länder der Welt. The editor-in-chief of Lancet, a prominent medical journal, called Tedros "Dictator-General. [8] In late 2003, Tedros was appointed a State Minister (deputy minister) for Health, and served for just over a year. [49] Negash Kebret Botora, Ethiopia's ambassador to the UN and international organisations in Geneva, also played a critical role in the campaign. "[64] Tedros denied the allegation of a cover-up and said he was "not surprised at all but quite disappointed" by what he called a "last-minute smear campaign. Prevention measures like the use of condoms have shot up starkly with increased awareness on the disease and advertising urging safe sex practices and condom use. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Ge'ez: ቴዎድሮስ አድሓኖም ገብረኢየሱስ; born 3 March 1965) is an Ethiopian biologist, public health researcher and official who has served since 2017 as Director-General of the World Health Organization. David Steinman accused Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, 55, who took over at the WHO three years ago, of being one of three officials in control … [6][15][8] In 2000, he earned a Doctor of Philosophy in community health from the University of Nottingham for research investigating the effects of dams on the transmission of malaria in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. One observer called it "a really nasty" election. Ethiopia was the first country to sign compact with the International Health Partnership. [36] The panel held its fourth meeting in Addis Ababa in November 2012. [80] His judgement was widely questioned on social media. [18], In October 2005, Tedros was appointed Minister of Health of Ethiopia by Prime Minister Meles Zenawi. He was Chair of the Roll Back Malaria Partnership (2007–2009), Programme Coordinating Board of UNAIDS (2009–2010) and the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (2009–2011) and Co-Chair of The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (2005–2009). Throughout his career, and as director-general of the World Health Organization, Tedros … ", "Why is the world losing the fight against history's most lethal disease? [43] On 18 June, Tedros and Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr issued a joint statement reiterating "their commitment to strengthen their bilateral relations and coordinate their efforts to reach an understanding regarding all outstanding issues between both countries in a manner of trust and openness building on the positive developments of their relations. Zuvor bereits war er Vorsitzender des Roll Back Malaria Partnership Board und Co-Vorsitzender des Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Board. Vor der Wahl zum WHO-Generaldirektor war Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus von 2005 bis 2012 äthiopischer Gesundheitsminister und von 2012 bis 2016 Außenminister. American economist David Steinman is calling for Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization, to be prosecuted for … Mugabe was chair of the African Union when Tedros was endorsed as a sole African Union candidate in a murky process that did not consider qualified alternatives like Michel Sidibé of Mali and Awa Marie Coll-Seck of Senegal. Der Leiter der Weltgesundheitsorganisation (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus antwortete am Mittwoch auf die am Dienstag geäußerte Kritik an der Agentur und betonte: „Meine kurze Botschaft lautet: hören sie auf, die COVID-19-Krise zu politisieren:“ Der WHO-Chef sagte: „Wir sollten parteiübergreifend arbeiten und religiöse Unterschiede beiseite legen. During his tenure, the AU adopted its First Ten Year Implementation Plan for Agenda 2063 – a roadmap for achieving a prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable growth, which has placed health as its centerpiece. [26], Under Tedros' tenure, the unmet need for family planning in Ethiopia has declined, and the contraceptive prevalence rate has doubled in five years. It argues "Ethiopia faces many challenges related to human resources for healthcare, including the shortage of skilled health workers, high turnover and lack of retention of health professionals." For Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the COVID-19 pandemic is just such a defining moment. In November 2012, Tedros became Ethiopia's Minister of Foreign Affairs. [86], In early 2020, Tedros oversaw the world's management of the COVID-19 pandemic. [41] Morsi's top aide apologized for the "unintended embarrassment" and his cabinet released a statement promoting "good neighborliness, mutual respect and the pursuit of joint interests without either party harming the other." ", "Ebola responders face deadly attacks. Breitbart reports: Tedros was the country’s health minister from 2005 to 2012 and its foreign minister until 2016, when his … The more mundane facts about Dr. Tedros are that he was born in 1965 in Asmara, which was part of Ethiopia at the time but is now in Eritrea. 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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: Regierungen bekämpfen Coronavirus "gefährlich kurzsichtig" Der Chef der Weltgesundheitsorganisation sagt, dass zu wenig in den Schutz vor Epidemien investiert werde. [citation needed], The National Malaria Guideline (3rd Edition) prepared by the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia in 2012, before the departure of Tedros to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, states that "52 million people (68%) live in Malaria-risk areas." At that time, the dam was more than 22 percent complete and expected to produce 6,000 megawatts, making it Africa's largest hydroelectric power plant. [citation needed], Deaths from malaria fell by more than 50% from 2005 to 2007. [87] In January 2020, Tedros met with Chinese leaders including Foreign Minister Wang Yi and paramount leader Xi Jinping about COVID-19. Tedros is the first non-physician and first African in the role; he was endorsed by the African Union. Er wurde 2009 zum Vorsitzenden des Global Fund zur Bekämpfung von AIDS, Tuberkulose und Malaria gewählt. [7], Brock Chisholm | Tedros was instrumental in the successful outcome of the Third International Conference for Financing for Development, which was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 13–16 July 2015 demonstrating his negotiation and consensus building skills. [36][38], On 3 June 2013, while discussing the International Panel of Experts report with President Mohammad Morsi, Egyptian political leaders suggested methods to destroy the dam, including support for anti-government rebels. [according to whom?] The Ethiopian government stated that, according to the report, the dam meets international standards and will be beneficial to Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia. The family originated from the Enderta awrajja of the province of Tigray. Er ist der erste Afrikaner in diesem Amt und seine Wahl war ein zähes Ringen: Der Äthiopier Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus wurde als Nachfolger von … Eigentlich wollte der Äthiopier Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in seiner Zeit als Chef der Weltgesundheitsbehörde (WHO) dafür bekannt sein, dass er sich … Er ist Generaldirektor der Weltgesundheitsorganisation (WHO) und hatte zuvor in Äthiopien verschiedene Ministerämter inne. [26], During Tedros' tenure, TB prevention and treatment services were included as one of the packages of the Health Extension Workers which has resulted in improvement of performance and the achievement of the TB MDG targets ahead of the target time. Excellencies, distinguished guests, dear colleagues and friends, Thank you for the opportunity to address you today. [6] He has held two high-level positions in the government of Ethiopia: Minister of Health from 2005 to 2012[7] and Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2012 to 2016. There are some disturbing things about the 55-year old who was selected for the top job at the WHO in May 2017 that seem to have been skipped by the Media(D). "[44] Both agreed to review the report of the International Panel of Experts and implement their recommendations, working to defuse the tensions and ease the crisis. [48] She later led his transition team. [71]\[72] In October 2017, he announced his senior leadership team, with women representing 60% of appointments. [24], In July 2009, Tedros was elected Board Chair of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for a two-year term. 1.1M likes. [19] A 2011 Demographic Health Survey suggests these efforts reduced Ethiopian infant mortality from 123 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2006 to 88 in 2011. [citation needed] He also advocated that the Ebola crises offer a unique opportunity to strengthen primary health care and highlight the importance of health as a critical security issue. 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[26] The number of expectant mothers who delivered with the help of a skilled provider rose from 6 percent in 2005 to 10 percent in 2011, according to the 2011 Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey. [42] Tedros said the dam will be used exclusively for power generation and is being constructed in a way that takes Egypt's water security concerns into account. The WHO chief's statement comes on the same day as US pharma giant Pfizer announced that its Covid-19 vaccine shows that it is 94.5 per cent effective in preventing the deadly virus. [58][59] He became the first African to lead the WHO, as well as the first Director-General elected in a vote open to all Member States. The wide range of media campaigns to inform the public about the disease has helped achieve behavioral change. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, https://de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tedros_Adhanom_Ghebreyesus&oldid=205879646, „Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike“, äthiopischer Biologe, Immunologe, Politiker, WHO-Generaldirektor. [62][63] UN officials said more aid and vaccines could have been delivered to Ethiopia if the outbreaks had been confirmed as cholera. Nun soll er die Weltgesundheitsorganisation erneuern. According to the Egyptian government, the report found that the dimensions and size of the dam should be changed. We have therefore made the assessment that COVID-19 can be characterized as a pandemic. Anti-Lukashenko protesters in Belarus try out new strategy to outsmart authorities [75][76], On 18 October 2017, Tedros announced that he had chosen President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe to serve as a WHO Goodwill Ambassador to help tackle non-communicable diseases for Africa. [19] In 2010 the US State Department named Ethiopia as one of the US Global Health Initiative Plus countries, providing the country with greater access to resources for public health projects.